Paid sick leave for federal contractors will be implemented for new and replacement contracts resulting from solicitations issued on or after January 1, 2017, according to proposed rules released by the Department of Labor (DOL). Executive OrderProcurement contracts for construction covered by the Davis-Bacon Act (DBA); Concessions contracts, including any concessions contracts excluded from the … Continued
Guidance on how certain tax rules are impacted by the U.S. Supreme Court’s same-sex marriage decision from June 2015 was issued by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It addresses how Code Section 125’s mid-year election change rules apply when a health plan expands eligibility to include same-sex spouses. It also proposes updates to federal tax … Continued
Direction on implementing services affected by the market reform provisions of the Affordable Care Act is provided in FAQs jointly issued by the Departments of Labor (DOL), Health and Human Services (HHS), and the Treasury. The FAQs directly address the following services: Lactation counseling and equipment (Q 1-5) Non-grandfathered (NGF) health plans must cover lactation … Continued
A proposed rule to amend the regulations implementing Title II of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) as they relate to employer wellness programs that are part of group health plans was issued by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) in October 2015. While employers are not required to comply with the proposed rule, … Continued
The IRS encourages employers of all sizes to periodically review a new resource called ACA Information Center for Applicable Large Employers. The webpage features information regarding how to determine if you are Applicable Large Employer, Q/As for Form 1094-C and 1095-C , the Employer Shared Responsibility provisions (Play or Pay), and much more. While most … Continued
President Obama signed an Executive Order requiring federal contractors to offer their employees up to seven paid sick days per year, according to a fact sheet released by the White House Office of the Press Secretary on September 7, 2015. The Executive Order provides people working on federal contracts with a minimum of one hour … Continued
The Supreme Court’s recent decision in Young v. UPS has prompted the EEOC to announce an update to its Enforcement Guide on Pregnancy Discrimination and Related Issues (“Enforcement Guidance”). In Young v. UPS, the Court interpreted a new standard for claims brought under the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (“PDA”), or when a plaintiff claims that she … Continued
While it’s true that age gaps between spouses and different retirement times can complicate your coverage options, we’re going break it down step-by-step so you know your benefit options before Medicare Open Enrollment starts in October. Henderson Brothers is offering two evening seminars geared towards our clients and any of their employees who are close … Continued
States cannot ban same-sex marriage, the Supreme Court ruled in a 5-4 decision Friday morning. Justice Anthony M. Kennedy’s majority opinion firmly stresses marriage, as well as benefits that come with marriage, as rights guaranteed to gay and lesbian couples by the Constitution. “The right to marry is a fundamental right inherent in the liberty … Continued
A wellness program’s compliance with standards imposed by HIPAA does not mean that program is compliant with Title 1 of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). On April 16, the EEOC released a proposed rule and additional guidance in its first real attempt to interpret the ADA in a manner that reflects its mission of … Continued
